Steam Plant Operator; Journey

requisition number

s2935

003863

utilities plant operator

steam plant operator (journey)

administration - staff

located in north carolina’s third largest city, unc greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. Uncg continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. Uncg is ranked no. 1 most affordable institution in north carolina for net cost by the n.y. Times and no.

1 in north carolina for social mobility by the wall street journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an innovation and economic prosperity university by the association of public and land-grant universities, uncg is a community-engaged institution with a portfolio of more than $67m in research and creative activity. The university’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the piedmont triad region in excess of $1b.

the primary purpose of the steam plant is to operate all boilers in a manner that will provide steam to the university community for food preparation, comfort heating, domestic hot water and humidification in required quantities at the proper time, in a safe, economical and efficient manner. This unit is also responsible for the operation and maintenance of satellite hydronic boilers in various campus buildings and the operation of the future west chiller plant.

re-post, previous applicants need not re-apply, still under consideration

primary duties of the position include:

• observe, monitor, and operate one (1) 40,000-pound-per-hour and three (3) 50,000-pound-per-hour boilers and all related boiler plant machinery.
• operate the computerized boiler control system.
• perform both corrective and preventive maintenance as required, to ensure a smooth and constant flow of steam to the campus around the clock.
• other duties as determined by the supervisor.

high school diploma or equivalency and one year of related experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Requires certification.

• niulpe 2nd class license or equal class or grade operator.
• will consider alternate license.

if no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

$46,654 - $47,901

utility operations - 56406

2:45pm-11:00pm, (2nd shift)

12

operations and skilled trades

utilities plant operator

01/31/2025

03/13/2026

non-exempt

operate central heating system plant and auxiliary equipment

• operate and control boilers using hmi system loop commanders.
• operate and control boilers using the hmi computer interface unit.
• perform all necessary plant configuration changes to safely and efficiently supply the campus with steam.
• blow down the magnetrol low-level cutout switch.
• blow down the reliance boiler safety device.
• blow down the visual water level indicator.
• blow down the boiler mud drum.
• monitor the continuous blowdown system.
• perform the required valve line-up to burn heating oil within the time allowance when curtailed from natural gas.
• receive daily fuel oil deliveries.
• add the required fuel oil additive to each load.
• remove and clean oil guns.
• clean up any oil spills or leakage that occur.
• perform…